Tascam Dr-40 4 Track Portable Digital Recorder

Tascam Dr-40 4 Track Portable Digital Recorder – Product Overview

The The DR-40 offers you the choice of recording up to four tracks of digital audio on the go. You have the option of recording through top quality built-in condenser microphones or XLR mic or line inputs.

It comes equipped with two impressive TASCAM microphone preamps that offer Phantom Power for external condenser mics ( if needed ). It provides professional digital audio recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution.

The Tascam Dr-40 4 Track Portable Digital Recorder uses SD or SDHC cards as it’s internal memory. A 2GB card is usually included with the product to help get you started.

Once your audio is recorded you have the option of adding built in EQ and a stereo reverb effect to the tracks. You can then easily transfer anything you have recorded to your computer via the USB 2.0 jack.

It is an extremely simple-to-use and professional sounding digital audio recorder without the high price tag.

The Good & The Bad

The Pros:

Reliable ​XLR mic inputs with phantom power included

The built-in condenser microphones are adjustable to the XY or AB position

Small and rugged

Affordable cost

Built-in mics are good

4 channel recording capability

The ‘true mono’ recording option saves disc space

Excellent battery life

The Cons

​​Does not work well with low-output microphones like dynamic mics

The input gain is controlled with an UP and Down ‘rocker’ instead of a pot meter

A lot of the controls are only accessible through the menu system

Who is The ​Tascam Dr-40 4 Track Portable Digital Recorder For?

The Tascam Dr-40 4 Track Portable Digital Recorder is prefect for independent filmmakers who are looking to capture sound on location.

It’s own built in mic is effective for field work or a studio environment – the XLR inputs offer even better quality through external miking.

It is perfect for musicians or filmmakers who are looking for top quality audio at a very reasonable price.